Self-care is critical to your mental, physical, and spiritual health. Do not hesitate to take time to nurture and care for yourself. Do you need some self-care ideas? Check out the following ideas.
- Get outdoors! Walk around the block, go on a nature walk, or go for a hike.
- Eat regular balanced meals (when possible)
- Stay hydrated. Drink lots of water.
- Before taking a long, warm shower, hang lavender in your shower. The smell will relax you.
- Keep a journal.
- Watch YouTube videos. (Cute animals or marriage proposals are always a good choice).
- Order takeout from someplace new.
- Draw (Stick figures count)
- Start a blog.
- Learn a new skill. From an instructional YouTube video to online classes, find something new to try.
- Take photos.
- Play a game.
- Binge-watch a new series.
- Pray or meditate.
- Take yourself out for lunch. (Yes, a drive-thru counts)
- Paint rocks to hide around your community.
- Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
- Do Yoga
- Do a craft.
- Celebrate the Spring Equinox (Buy yourself flowers).
- Create a vision board.
- Volunteer or donate unused clothing to a local shelter.
- Eat at a local mom-and-pop restaurant.
- Call an old friend.
- Do something for someone else; small gestures have a large impact.
- Color (Adult coloring books are available).
- Treat yourself to an in-home spa treatment.
- Do nothing for an entire day.
- Learn to say “no.”
- Create a local bucket list.
- Write a grateful list.
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